Rambow Replay

THE NEW LITTLE RAMBOW IS A ?

2010-08-18T21:58:00.000-07:00

THE FAMILY HUDDLE!

2010-08-18T21:50:00.000-07:00

PS-- Anyone else getting random "anonymous" comments on your blog??

2010-03-11T13:21:00.001-08:00

Let's hear it for the Girls!

2010-03-09T14:35:00.000-08:00

Our girls are growing by the day! Jayden is still very "curious" (aka sneaky). I think she should be a spy. She loves to get into the fridge and will honestly get away with it once she learns to clean up her mess and her face!

Rylee is becoming our little "boss". She can get any little kid to do what she wants simply because "Rylee says". Usually it is Jayden following her commands and, bless her little heart, she does just about anything the Queen asks of her.

And Addy, well she is also one of a kind. She is getting so good with her sign language. She gets about anything she wants when she signs please. She really thinks she is another 4 year old in our house...She is hilarious!

And these are some extras (as requested by someone special)...

My attempt at being crafty with food. It just never turns out as good as the picture. But it was a lot of fun.

And a five generation picture with Tim's Grandpa..We are so blessed to have great family.

Just when you thought we were gone for GOOD!!

2010-01-31T14:30:00.000-08:00

How do you recap an entire year (almost) since your last post??? YOU DON'T. So here's a real QUICK review of what the Rambows have been up to over the last 9 months.

Having family fun!!!!

Watching this little spitfire grow (14 months already!!)

And these monkeys too! (4 1/2 already!!)

Going to some FUN places!

Hanging with COOL people!!

And working A TON on this. (Our "new-to-us" house! Yeah!!!)

TO BE CONTINUED....

Still Alive I promise

2009-04-16T16:47:00.001-07:00

I sure didn't think it would take this long to update. WOW! Time sure is passing quickly. Here are the most recent pics from our Easter weekend.

The girls in their Easter dresses (Rylee, Addyson, Jayden)

We made a trip up to Lemoore, CA to see family and have Easter fun.

Rylee, Jayden, & Mommy enjoying the festivities.

Couldn't pass this one up. She is such a happy girl (and the easiest to get posed for a picture)!

She does exist!!!

2009-01-27T15:30:00.000-08:00

Because some of you out there doubted that she actually exists, here is our newest addition:

Addyson Faye Rambow
Born November 11, 2008
7 lbs 15 oz

These pics are from her blessing on January 11
She is as happy as these pictures show...an absolute angel
She's just hoping to survive all of the chaos around her.

And We're Back! (At least for a few days)

2008-11-07T13:59:00.000-08:00

I am sitting here nearly 41 weeks prego and updating has so been on my list for a long time. Apparently, I will have a few extra days to complete my to-do lists.

So what have the Rambows been up to since July? Well we have been preparing for "nameless" baby girl #3 (maybe that's what she's waiting on), we went to Lake Tahoe, to San Jose, we've had lots of visitors come to town, Jayden and Rylee turned three, I have grown a large belly bump (oh but I won't mention Tim's ha ha), we bought one hot mini-van and I am feeling darn sexy driving it, campaigned for Prop 8, dressed as the 3 Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf for Halloween, and are surely living it up before life gets really crazy. Here are some pics for your enjoyment.

Weren't the girls adorable flower girls for Uncle Matt & Auntie Pam's wedding?

Jayden & Daddy taking a pony ride at the rodeo.

I had fun putting these together this year. It just felt right if you know what I mean (and it was easier than a cow costume for me!)

Just a good reminder that no matter how much our family changes, some things stay the same.

Hip hip hooray! Rambow girl #3 is on her way!

2008-07-29T15:27:00.000-07:00

So before we posted any further pics that might reveal my baby bump, we wanted to tell you all that we are SO excited to have another girl (thankfully only ONE this time) joining the Rambow ranks. She is due to arrive early in November. Jayden hasn't totally caught on to the idea yet, but Rylee is baby crazy. They are continually reminding Mommy that her belly is getting and thank goodness because I hadn't noticed (sense the sarcasm?).

Mommy and the girls hanging out in our Pjs.

Always trying to Catch up!

2008-07-19T22:01:00.000-07:00

I don't know that I will ever get the hang of posting regularly. Just want to keep you in suspense. Tim and I went to Washington DC back in June and had an AWESOME trip. WE went kidless (thanks to Gma P). It was kind of a second honeymoon (wait we still need a first). Needless to say, it was packed full of touring, eating, relaxing, and enjoying a nice break from reality. Here are some pics

Finally Something New!

2008-05-14T18:05:00.000-07:00

These are pics from a recent trip to Disneyland. We had such a good time with Uncle Bo, Aunt Janet, and Baby WSU. Poor Jayden was not feeling that well, but held on the entire day.

Such BIG girls!

2008-03-12T15:24:00.000-07:00

The girls' Christmas present from Grandma Burke came last week. The hold-up was all on me. So now that the paint is on and the bedding is in place, the bunk bed is here! YEAH! And the girls are actually staying in their bed now.

And to the TWOS that I love!! (No song for this one)

2008-02-14T15:56:00.001-08:00

So far we've had a great Luv-Day! The girls and I made Valentines this morning and then went to deliver some of them. I think today might be one of my favorite holidays.

Rylee showing some heart.

Visiting Grandpa & Grandma Burke at the office.

The girls having a good time.

Jayden's best shot of the day. She can be such a stinker when it comes to taking pictures, but this one is great!

Rylee and Jayden love you!

You're the one that I LOVE (ooh ooh ooh hunny)...

2008-02-14T15:36:00.000-08:00

That's from the movie "Grease" for all of you who didn't grow up wishing you were Sandra Dee!!! I just want to give a shout out to the ONE that I LOVE! Tim is such a good man and he has brought so much happiness into my life. So Happy V-Day babe and to everyone else. We can all celebrate those that we love today!

Four years later and we've still got the heat!

What happens in January anyway?

2008-02-12T16:07:00.000-08:00

I just realized what a slow start we are having to our year. We did not take one single picture in January. WOW what slackers! So here are a few from December. I will get back in action soon!

My fifth attempt at a Christmas Card (and still not a keeper)

Jayden trying to be Daddy

Rylee at the Monterey Aquarium
(what a great trip with Uncle Bo, Aunt Janet, and "Baby Belly")

The whole fam (isn't Rylee's face priceless?)

Tagged

2008-02-11T16:36:00.000-08:00

A: The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B: Each player answers the questions about themselves.
C: At the end of the post, the player then tags 3 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

10 years ago today...
I was a junior at Alta Loma High School. This time of year I was likely getting ready for King's Ball. I'm pretty sure that I went with Eric Taggart that year. I was living at home (of course) and likely working for my Dad.

5 things on my to-do list today:
1. Fix Car
2. Collection Calls for work
3. Send out Playgroup email
4. Get ideas for our Anniversary getaway (any ideas???)
5. Laundry

I enjoy:
Pedicures (I really want one right now), getting mail (handwritten is best, but emails are great too), talking on the phone, managing my bank accounts, looking at old photos, fixing things, problem solving, going shopping and then returning it, writing in my journal, listening to my girls talk in sentences, One Tree Hill, speaking Spanish, surprises, girls night out, my husband doing dishes, chocolate, massages, Hallmark specials, and on and on and on.

What would I do if I were suddenly made a billionaire?
I would buy a house, a new car, and the Pottey Barn collections. I would donate to OSSO (the orphanage program I volunteered with). I would end world hunger and clothe the poor (sorry I'm getting carried away)! It would be great if a billion dollars could do that. I would definitely travel anywhere I wanted. I would hire a personal chef and a personal shopper. I would buy Target, IKEA, American Eagle, and a few others. I would save some for post-baby years for some surgical repair (ha ha).

3 of my bad habits:
(Only three?)
1. I procrastinate
2. I interrupt people while they are talking.
3. I don't floss

5 places I have lived:
1. Alta Loma, CA
2. Rexburg, ID
3. Ecuador
4. Provo, UT
5. New Zealand

5 jobs that I have had:
1. Nanny
2. Administrative Assistant (that means secretary)
3. Einstein Bagels Manager (which shmear would you like on that?)
4. Sylvan Teacher and "Prescriber"
5. Substitute Teacher

5 things people don't know about me:
1. I would love to be a singer or dancer or children's book author
2. I have a fear of heights
3. I want to start my own business
4. I want to be in school again
5. I love to write poetry (when I don't procrastinate doing it and it must rhyme)

I tag: Karen Rambow, Amy Cory, Melinda Woods

Crazy Climbers

2007-12-18T22:55:00.001-08:00

Our lives have recently changed dramatically due to the fact that the twins are now able to climb out of their cribs. It has caused a few tears (shed by me), a few bruises (from graceful falls), but also some VERY funny moments (there's always a silver lining)! I tell you, it is so hard to discipline with a straight face sometimes. I am sure that some of you parents can relate...

Jayden had climbed into bed with her sister. Ah sweet moment.

Tim and I were enjoying a movie downstairs when the girls decided to invite themsleves. We couldn't help but laugh for a bit (while they enjoyed the snacks) especially at Rylee's accessory she felt was necessary to put on with her pajamas.

Definitely the best for last! I promise that our child was clothed before placed in her own crib. However, this is how I found her while checking in on the quiet gals. What will be next?

While I'm on a roll....

2007-12-18T22:48:00.000-08:00

Since it may take me yet another month to post again, I should get it all done now right!!! Here are some recent family pics.

Random, yet very Cool!

2007-12-18T22:41:00.000-08:00

Not too many of us can say they have Great Grandparents still living, yet I can. And this means our girls can say they have TWO Great Great Grandmothers still alive and going strong. I've just been thinking about how seriously amazing that really is. Can you imagins what you would do and see in 100 years? Anyhow- here's our five generation picture taken in Costa Mesa this month.

Grandpa Rambow Visited

2007-12-18T22:34:00.000-08:00

Here are a few quick pics from Grandpa Rambow's visit to California. The girls had a great time with him (as you can tell).

The Flintstones Rock (& other October moments)

2007-11-15T14:50:00.000-08:00

October was a GREAT month for the Rambow family.
We took several trips to the pumpkin patch,

took the girls to Disneyland (already posted), and had a blast celebrating Halloween.

I set out to make our costumes this time, and I must say, we had a great time dressing up as a family. I may add October to my "favorite months" list!
We hope yours was great too!

Just like Daddy!

2007-10-31T16:00:00.001-07:00

The title says it all, but when I found Rylee like this on the potty, I made a dash for the camera.

The latest Highlights!

2007-10-17T15:34:00.000-07:00

I like to think that I am not a procrastinator, but I like to wait for the perfect moments. You know, the perfect moment to catch up in my journal,the perfect moment to call a friend cause it has been awhile, the perfect moment to blog about all of our latest news. Tell me you understand what I am rambling about.... I am always waiting for those perfect chunks of time, and then days go by that turn into weeks and so on. So to heck with it all! It will never be perfect and I will never have enough time to send all the details...

With that, here are some GREAT recent highlights from the Rambows.

The girls' first trip to the happiest place on earth:

We just turned two years old!

2007-10-02T00:05:00.000-07:00

These are the shots that are going to
make mommy and daddy rich!

Watch out world, here we come!

By the way we would like to thank the academy for all our success, our make-up artists, grams & gramps and everyone else ( you know who you are ) who have made this happen these past couple of years. Love ya.

We went crazy for Brad Paisley!

2007-08-04T17:46:00.000-07:00

So our friends surprised us with Brad Paisley tickets on the night of the concert! And it even gets better... When our seats could not be found, they hooked us up with front row tickets! The performers were all so close, we literally could (and did) reach out and touch them. It was a blast for all of us!

Tim waving his cell phone with the thousands of others that lit up the sky (forget about lighters anymore). What a sign of the times!

I tried to get us back stage with one of the band members, but I failed. We think he was looking for someone of the one-night-stand, unmarried type.

Father's Day

2007-08-04T17:14:00.000-07:00

Tim's 2nd Father's Day

Rylee pulling some serious attitude. She can be fierce!

Jayden and Daddy.

Rylee playing with the cousins Kaiden and Drew.

Fun with Uncle Bo and Aunt Janet

2007-06-25T21:47:00.000-07:00

Uncle Bo gives Rylee a serious lesson about bubble gun safety.

Aunt Janet and Jayden take a break for a little squeeze.

Newport Beach: The girls' (and Daddy's) first REAL beach trip!

2007-06-25T21:10:00.000-07:00

We couldn't even get Jayden's suit on her before she rolled in the hot sand.

Rylee wasn't certain that she liked the taste of sand, but had a few mouthfuls just to make sure.

The whole fam poses for a picture.

The girls go for one last roll in the sand before we head home.

A Fun Family Day!

2007-06-05T13:50:00.000-07:00

Jayden & Rylee swinging away!

Rylee looks like she is planning an attack on Jayden.

Can you tell that we had all it

with posing on the turtle?

Daddy and his girls.

It's not always about the Kids!

2007-06-05T13:35:00.000-07:00

These are some pics from a trip that Tim and I took back in April. Tim planned our escape to Dana Point which included sport fishing (I even baited my own hook), whale watching, and relaxing on the beach (not a very warm day for the beach). It was a very quick, fun-packed, adventure.

I told you it wasn't warm. We were all bundled up for our "long walk on the beach." Aren't we romantic!

2007-06-04T16:46:00.000-07:00

Planting flowers in the backyard with Grandma Burke
Jayden takes it straight from the tap
Forget the clothes and lets get dirty!

April Pics of the Girls

2007-06-04T16:39:00.000-07:00

Rylee
Rylee
Jayden
Alright we hugged. Are we done now?
Jayden

Family pics

2007-03-19T21:45:00.000-07:00

Jayden at the soccer game all bundled for the chilly California weather (it was a brisk 75)

Grandma P with Rylee and Uncle Bo flashing some great smiles.
Grandma reading to her girls

San Diego trip

2007-03-19T21:33:00.000-07:00

Rylee and Auntie Ellie having fun!
Jayden taking in all the action at the park.
Rylee bouncing around with Mr. Frogger
We thought we might have to detach the swing to get the girls to stop swinging.
The whole fam in front of the San Diego temple.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2007-03-19T21:13:00.000-07:00

Rylee giving Jayden a ride.
What a cute face! She must be a Rambow!

What licorice Mommy? I didn't eat any I promise.

Mommy and her girls. Rylee on the left, Jayden on the right. Mommy in the middle.

1ST BIRTHDAY PARTIES!

2006-12-03T21:53:00.000-08:00

THE GIRLS 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY

IN SEATTLE. FRIENDS AND

FAMILY TOOK PART IN WATCHING

JAYDEN AND RYLEE STUFF THEIR

LITTLE FACES!

RYLEE LOVED THAT SO MUCH SHE IS HAVING TWICE THE SUGAR AND TWICE THE FUN!

JAYDEN LOVES HER CAKE!

SEATTLE PARTY!

2006-12-03T21:47:00.001-08:00

MOMMY AND RYLEE

JUST SWING'N!

GOOD BYE SEATTLE, HERE WE COME CALIFORNIA!!!!
DADDY & JAYDEN

MOMMY & RYLEE

GRANDMA "P-P" & RYLEE!!!

DADDY & JAYDEN!

FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES!

2006-07-12T20:05:00.000-07:00

THE GIRLS AND DAD HAVING A "BLAST" AT THE PARK!

RYLEE JUST GOING FOR A WALK.

JAYDEN WATCHING THE FIREWORKS ALL NIGHT!

FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES!

2006-07-12T19:45:00.000-07:00

SMILY RYLEE!
MOM AND JAYDEN PICKING FLOWERS!
AUNT ELIZABETH AND HER SISTER KATIE ENJOYING THE PARADE WITH THE RAMBOWS AND THE GIRLS!
HOW CUTE IS JAYDEN IN THE PATCH OF GREEN WITH FLOWERS!
DADDY AND JAYDEN TRYING TO WALK!

GRANDPARENTS DAY!

2006-07-12T19:39:00.000-07:00

the girls first swim

2006-07-02T15:57:00.000-07:00

SLEEPY BABIES

2006-06-18T21:20:00.000-07:00

DO YOU EVER GET SO TIRED YOU REALLY DON'T CARE WHERE YOU SLEEP, IF YOU EVEN HAVE A BLANKET OR WHO YOUR SLLEEPING ON?

THE BASEBALL GAME!

2006-06-18T17:33:00.000-07:00

MOMMY AND AUNT ELIZABETH TAKING US TO THE MARINERS GAME!

THE BASEBALL GAME!

2006-06-18T17:02:00.000-07:00

GO MARINERS! THE GIRLS WERE BEGGING TO GO SO WE GAVE IN AND TOOK THEM TO GAME AGAINST THE MINNESOTA (TWINS)!

california trip

2006-06-11T21:26:00.000-07:00

She has hair! Hair Club For Kids: I'm not just the president, but I'm a client as well!
matt, pamela, grandma, tim, rylee, amy, jayden, and jason at dinner in san francisco!
The fam on the pier with the sea lions barking in the background!
Grandma and her girls!

Rylee didn't like the whole Hair Club For Kids idea!

bo and janets wedding

2006-06-11T21:18:00.000-07:00

janet, bo, jayden, tim, amy, rylee at the reception!

our little family!

the girls being girls!

2006-06-11T21:06:00.000-07:00

jayden learning her history!
rylee striking a pose for the camera!
how cute is this picture!

rylee didn't want to open her eyes!

grams and rylee

2006-06-11T20:53:00.000-07:00

grandma with her little angel!

Drew, Rylee, Jayden!

2006-06-09T19:13:00.000-07:00

The grandkids!

rylee and jayden

2006-06-09T19:06:00.000-07:00

Our little nike girls! Rylee (left) Jayden (bright eyes)